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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1915

Page

2

U S Debates Neutrality and War Material Exports

The United States discusses the right to export munitions to belligerents amid Hungary and Austro Hungarian notes. Officials reiterate neutrality, opposing any denial of arms shipments to neutral states. A separate note on the Frye sinking indicates possible indemnity terms under treaty law. Prospects of German and Turkish responses are outlined as authorities seek balance between treaty obligations and national law.

Shington America Comte United States High Offix Germany Penfield Hungary Berlin Tates Tur Frye Sentington Aug Sion Rman Ited

Uncle Wiggily Boils an Egg For Nurse Jane

In a playful scene Uncle Wiggily the rabbit tries to make a soft boiled egg for Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy the muskrat. A fox intrudes planning theft but is foiled when Uncle Wiggily hurls the egg at the intruder, protecting the patient and restoring breakfast.

Uncle Wiggily and the Soft Egg Lesson

Nurse Jane corrects Uncle Wiggily on boiling an egg too long as they chase a fox. The soft inside matters most and the muskrat lady eats her soft egg before Dr. Possum cures her. Uncle Wiggily then enjoys breakfast, hinting at a future tale about Uncle Wiggily and Billie Wagtail.

Uncle Wiggily Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Rabbit Uncle Wiggsily Fox Uncle Wig Jane Uncle Dr. Possum Billie Wagtail

Gum Shoe Petition Drives Atmore Crossing Case

Traffic officials from the Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange began canvassing Mobile merchants with two petitions to the Alabama Railroad Commission. One seeks delay in the Gulf Florida and Alabama Atmore connection while the other urges signatures from merchants who did not sign the G F A petition. The notices remind the commission of its order for the connection by September 3 and protest any further delay that could jeopardize trade territory.

Joint Traffic Department Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange Mobile Alabama Railroad Commission Gulf, Florida Alabama Atmore Louisville Nashville

County Agent Distributes Pigs to Pig Club Members

County Agent George A. Maloney began distributing pigs to boys joining the pig club at his Chamber of Commerce office. About twenty seven boys enrolled and receive a pig each with a parent guaranteed pledge to raise the feed and repay ten dollars plus 6 percent interest after one year. Progeny sale could repay the amount and leave remainder to the boy.

George A. Maloney Chamber of Commerce Maloney Chamber

Injured Soldier Sent to Mobile by Special Steamer

A private soldier at Fort Morgan was seriously burned by an alcohol stove blast and is being rushed to Mobile aboard the tug Mary Wittich of Mobile Tow ing & Wrecking Co. The trip down took two hours seven minutes and returns are under way. A Marine Hospital doctor is to meet him.

Fort Morgan Mobile Mary Wittich Mobile Towing & Wrecking Company United States Marine Hospital

Burglars Prolific in Suburban Homes and Hen Roosts

A burglar entered Richard Jones Sr. home in Toulminville, stealing groceries after finding keys on a dining room table. A separate report notes a break-in at a hen house early Tuesday morning, with three hens stolen. An inferior court note mentions a delay in a case against J A and C G Rabby for violating prohibition, continued to August 16.

Richard Jones Federal District Court Jones Toulminville Holcombe Lynch S.J. Carey J. A C. G. Rabby Chary Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Jack Courtney Oberhaus Gem Rabby Mary White Susie White Bohd Il Russell Assa

Gulf Coast Fair Mobile to Hold October 26 to November 2

Nashville Tennessean notes Gulf Coast Fair at Mobile Ala runs Oct 26 through Nov 2. It promises a major premium list for agriculture and livestock, a horse show, harness racing on a half mile track, non entrance fee purse races, and a call to Tennessee visitors for the inaugural event with Mort L. Bixler as secretary.

Mobile Nashville Mort

Weather and divorce notice from local forecaster and court

Weather bulletin reports 90 degree shipments and tropical disturbances near St. Croix likely crossing Santo Domingo and Haiti, with Cuba by Friday. Also forecasts rising Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers and widespread eastern US showers. Laura Elliott sues for divorce from Albert H. Elliott after alleged abandonment on March 4 1913.

Island of St. Croix Santo Domingo Haiti Cuba Alabama Reater United States Gulf States Jacksonville Fla Birmingham Montgomery Ala Albert Ashenberger Hubby Laura Elliott Chancery Court Albert H. Elliott Oratrix Baldwin County

Anti-kamma Tablets Marketed for Women Aches and Ills

An advertisement touts Anti-kamma tablets as a universal remedy for women’s ailments, claiming one trial proves relief from indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises instant relief after meals and during travel, urging purchases from all druggists and noting Genuine A-K Tablets bear the A monogram.

Confessions of a Wife Sees New York Socialite and Return Visit

An unnamed narrator recounts an evening at Bliene's with Jim and a new acquaintance, Malcolm Stuart of Philadelphia. The discussion covers travel, home, wealth, romance, and a yacht, as Stuart hints at sharp wit and flirtations, foreshadowing a continuation tomorrow.

Jim Waverley Rockefellers Rothschilds New York Scotland Italy Stuart

Pope Benedict plans fresh appeal for peace

Rome report says Pope Benedict XVI will issue a new appeal for peace and seek aid from the episcopate to pursue the desired outcome. The pontiff intends to use every means within his power to bring about the result.

Rome Paris Benedict Roma

Anticipated Coal Shortage Prompts Railroad Storage

Anticipating a coal shortage this winter the Pennsylvania railroad stores thousands of tons along its lines with two large storage stations in Altoona. Since the European war began many miners have been drafted, forcing coal firms to advertise for workers as war material production drives demand.

Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Ealers

Local notices from Whistler area include lodge meetings and arrivals

Regular meeting of Vesuvius Lodge No.221 I A M set for 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows Hall. New Reo four cylinder seven passenger car bought by Mr and Mrs C F Gengenbach. Stork brings a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Julius Facie. Mrs Godfrey Alexander returns to Mobile after visiting here. Rev Ernest M Daffin returns from Shiloh. Mobile and Ohio Railway officials visit Whistler on business. Mrs Jadues Baumhauer and relatives travel to Fruitdale for a visit. Miss Addie Marks visits Mr and Mrs Robert E Saxon. Miss Helen Waldrop visits aunt Mrs Fannie Sweeting. Ira H Pringle returns from Lucedale on business.

Meridian Miss Board of Trustees Godfrey Alexander Mobile Ernest M. Daffin Shiloh Ala Robert L. Howell Mobile County Sunday School Association Bethany Baptist Church Heywood Vaughan John J. Thomas Marion J. Wise Walter J. Diehl Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Whistlerhops Jadues Baumhauer George R. Bennett Theodore Baumhauer Helen Hester Bennett Jacques Bennett Fruitdale Addie Marks Vinegar Bend Robert E. Saxon Helen Waldrop Fannie Sweeting Ira H. Pringle Lucedale

Church weighs convocation of universal council in Rome

A paper asserts the church is even considering convocation of a universal council at Rome, signaling potential major reform or doctrinal clarifications under discussion among church leaders.

Rome

Mosquitoes Shun Home After Sweet Dream Incident

A lively western breeze sets the scene as a mosquito speeds away, resisting efforts to be Sweet Dreamed. Large bottles lie nearby in what reads as a quirky, fragmented passage about pests and home life.

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Newspaper Feature Service, Inc Great Britain Bren A, Tennessee & Railway Age Jane Fuzzy the Fox Wiggily Oyny Howard R. Garis The McClure Newspaper Syndicate Traffic Department of C. of C Eleanor James Mies Reno, Nev Tampa Key West Mallory Steamship Company Anens Eater Perprise Association Bliene’s Malcolm Stuart Philadelphia Chief Margie Cresus Kitty Mr. Stuart Crichton W. T. Stewart Elizabeth C. L. Lime Mary Stewart J. D. Wilkes Annie Laura Patterson Daniel P. Cammack Sea Cliff Whistler
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